Our parks in Mendocino County offer stunning trails, incredible vistas and historic sites – quite literally, they’re natural wonders! Join television personality Roberta Gonzales as she meets up with MendoParks Executive Director Elizabeth Cameron to learn more about the parks and visit three distinctive spots along the Mendocino Coast in this month’s installment of Visit Mendocino County’s Room to Roam podcast.

Room to Roam: Anderson Valley Adventures!Traveling the stunning Highway 128 in Mendocino County takes you through Anderson Valley, from tip to tail…or tail to tip, depending upon where you start! Bay Area television personality Roberta Gonzales treks Highway 128, stopping at three distinctive businesses that represent a glimpse of what Anderson Valley has to offer.Maple Creek / Artevino Winery sits in the Yorkville Highlands, on the southeast end of Anderson Valley.  Owner Tom Rodrigues is gregarious and charming, not to mention a bit of a Renaissance man whose talents include painting, stained glass and winemaking.  A stop at Maple Creek / Artevino’s tasting room offers a beautiful getaway with a friendly team and award-winning wines.Boonville Hotel sits in heart of Anderson Valley – Boonville.  This charming property, considered a modern roadhouse, not only offers numerous types of rooms, but also has a phenomenal restaurant helmed by Chef Perry Hoffman who infuses each meal with true farm to fork freshness! The outdoor seating and garden area add to the comfort and delight of this inspired space in downtown Boonville.Anderson Valley Brewing Company is renowned for their beers, ales, stouts and porters, plus other interesting offerings like their popular goses. Sitting on the corner of Highways 253 and 128, AVBC is the world’s first solar powered brewery!  Meet Brewmaster Fal Allen and owner Kevin McGee who are always coming up with fresh and creative ideas for their next brew!  With a new event lawn, a rejuvenated golf disc course, live music on the weekends and great beer…you should really be here, grabbing a pint.

This month’s Room to Roam video podcast with Bay Area television personality Roberta Gonzales finds unique experiences in Fort Bragg.  Take a boating excursion with Captain Dan up the Noyo River or out to the mouth of the Pacific for a sunset cruise; or make it an action adventure on the Skunk Train’s Railbikes with Chief Skunk Robert Jason Pinoli.  For a bit of tattoo culture and heritage, Mr. G and Madame Chinchilla of famed Triangle Tattoo and Museum share stories of the tattoo world and how they got started.Noyo Harbor Tours:A fisherman for years, Captain Dan shares his years of experience on the water and his historical knowledge of the area to delighted passengers aboard his eco-friendly, glass-walled boat while you trek about Noyo Harbor.  Both humble and charming, Captain Dan loves to see the smiles of passengers as they spy river life.Skunk Train Railbikes:For adventures through the redwoods or along the Noyo River, look no further than the Skunk Train’s Railbikes.  Make it a workout or choose to cruise as these railbikes are motorized.  It’s a great way to get out in nature and discover flora, fauna and redwoods up close!Something to Ink About:Revered Mr. G and Madame Chinchilla are the artist/owners of renowned Triangle Tattoo and Museum in downtown Fort Bragg.  Only a handful of tattoo museums exist in the United States, and this one is well worth the trip.  Following the history of tattoos from tribal art to armed forces, bikers to mainstream, tattoos tell the history of the person as you’ll learn and see at Triangle Tattoo.

Mendocino County has some pretty incredible liquid libations as Bay Area Television personality Roberta Gonzales discovers in the latest installment ofVMC’s Room to Roam video podcast.  From an organic / biodynamic winery to a historic brick building now housing plenty of brews on tap to a distillery with some of the finest hand-crafted spirits around, join us in applauding Mendocino’s Liquid Assets!CampovidaSitting on what was previously the ol’ Fetzer property, Campovida has reinvigorated Hopland with its exquisite wines, incredible organic farm andsumptuous lodging properties.  Owners Anna & Gary live their ethos of respect for the land through responsible stewardship.  Taste the difference!Hopland Tap HouseYou can’t miss the historic red brick building in downtown Hopland.  Dating back to the late 1800s, many iterations of saloons have called this building home.  Today Hopland Tap House offers the finest brews, food, blues (as in music) and more!  Mendocino SpiritsThis micro-distillery packs a whole lotta taste into its hand-crafted spirits.  Mostly creating fine whiskeys, Mendocino Spirits also offers up fine gin, a sublime rose liqueur, and craft cocktails ready to enjoy.  Discover the story behind Mendocino Spirits – it’s as delightful as the whiskey they distill.www.visitmendocino.comfacebook.com/VisitMendocinoCountyinstagram.com/visitmendocino

No matter where you go in Mendocino County, there is a new adventure and discovery just around the corner!  Along the coast of Mendocino, Bay Area Television personality Roberta Gonzales stops by three distinctive spots beloved by locals and visitors alike! Check out more on this edition of Visit Mendocino County’s Room to Roam podcast!